Barrio Getsemani

Getsemani is beautiful, magic, unique and I want to protect it. If you go, to Getsemani don’t be a stranger. Be respectful, listen and observe this magical place on earth. Don’t leave marks only memories in your heart! Any Colombian Caribbean Coast Itinerary should include Cartagena de Indias and a stop in the authentic neighborhood of Getsemani.

At first glance, the Getsemani neighborhood appears a bit rough around the edges, shall we say. While it’s true that the area was once a hub of drugs and prostitution, it has morphed into somewhat of a hipster enclave.

Besides being the neighborhood where the Independence of the city of Cartagena was created, it is one of the neighborhoods that Forbes magazine currently speaks about.

Hip Getsemani centers on Holy Trinity Square, where laid-back groups gather to drink beer, listen to street musicians and snack on grilled arepas from nearby stalls. Lively pizzerias and casual bistros serving Colombian staples line the surrounding streets, which are also known for their vivid murals. Brewpubs, cocktail bars and the amed salsa bar Cafe Havana, keep the party vibe going till the early hours.

The magazine specialized in the world of business and finance published a list of the 12 best neighborhoods in the world. Gethsemane is one of them. Forbes points out that the town offers an authentic look at what life in the city really is like for the locals: “Anchored in Plaza Trinidad, a lively public square. Gethsemane is not yet fully gentrified and is inhabited by families who have lived in the same house for multiple generations.

Therefore, here is a very strong local culture and identity. ” We must remember that this coastal neighborhood, which ranks number four on the list, took on international significance when the media registered the then Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, enjoying the nightlife of a bar in the area.